Albums released on 15 July
2015 · 12 YEARS
Currents
Tame Impala
Kevin Parker moved away from fuzzy guitar rock to embrace lush synthesizers on this solo effort. The result is a polished collection of introspective pop that leans into digital layering and disco textures.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Love & Hate
Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka moves into psychedelic soul on this second effort. Lush strings and gospel-infused vocals define the record's heavy, urgent aesthetic.
1972 · 55 YEARS
Moods
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond shifts toward grand pop arrangements on this 1972 release. The record is noted for its polished orchestral textures and the inclusion of the hit Song Sung Blue.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Emails I Can't Send
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter draws from private drafts and unsent reflections to create an intimate indie-pop record. It blends sharp lyrical wit with a polished, diary-like aesthetic.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Hellfire
Black Midi
Chaos and high-octane energy define this math rock release from Black Midi. The band incorporates operatic dread and cabaret influence into their technical, heavy arrangements.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Special
Lizzo
Lizzo combines infectious disco rhythms with trap beats to highlight themes of self-love. The record offers a high-energy fusion of funk and soul influences.
1973 · 54 YEARS
We're An American Band
Grand Funk Railroad
Todd Rundgren produces this record, bringing a commercial sheen to the band's hard rock sound. The title track remains a definitive anthem of 1970s touring life.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Dancing On The Ceiling
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie delivers a mix of heartfelt storytelling and high-energy party anthems on this mid-eighties record. It serves as a study in pop craftsmanship.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Who's That Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Madonna
Madonna contributes four major tracks to this soundtrack, marking her turn toward polished dance-pop. The record blends synth-pop hooks with moody, cinematic atmosphere.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Phantasmagoria
The Damned
The Damned embrace a gothic, vampire-inspired aesthetic on this 1985 release. Synthesizers and lush production replace their previous aggressive punk sound.
2022 · 5 YEARS
The Other Side Of Make-Believe
Interpol
Interpol moves toward spacious arrangements on this introspective record. The production focuses on the interplay between percussion and bass guitar.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Planet Earth
Prince
Prince balances guitar-driven rock with polished pop-funk on this 2007 release. The album is noted for its sharp production and unique distribution strategy.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Beatopia
beabadoobee
beabadoobee blends childhood fantasies with indie-pop sensibilities on this imaginative record. It uses a lo-fi charm to explore 90s alternative rock and folk influences.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Fortune Goodies
Minami Deutsch
Minami Deutsch locks into a hypnotic, rhythmic groove on this release. The tracks inject a sharp-edged, modern clarity into their classic motorik sound.
2002 · 25 YEARS
March On Electric Children
The Blood Brothers
Chaos and mathcore intensity define this 2002 release from The Blood Brothers. The band pushes experimental post-hardcore into new territory with dual vocals and jagged rhythms.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Surfacing
Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan defines the late-nineties sound with this piano-driven, vulnerable record. The album features raw lyrical honesty and sparse, clean production.
1997 · 30 YEARS
In This Defiance
Strife
Strife bridges the gap between underground clubs and larger stages on this metallic hardcore release. Thick, down-tuned riffs create a heavy, dense wall of sound.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott and Timbaland reinvented hip-hop with this debut, utilizing off-kilter beats and eccentric vocal stutters. It remains a masterclass in creative chemistry.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Soy Como Quiero Ser
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel transitions from teen idol to pop powerhouse on this 1987 record. It features a collection of Spanish-language covers tailored for a mature audience.
1963 · 64 YEARS
Seven Steps To Heaven
Miles Davis
Miles Davis captures a transition toward his second great quintet on this 1963 release. The sessions highlight a bridge between modal experiments and restless, adventurous jazz.